This blog shares the journals of my great-grandfather Nelson Hjalmar Lindgren (b. 14 Oct 1884 Sweden d. 3 Mar 1976 E. Prov, RI). These writings give a window into a fascinating man and give the story of a remarkable life of a first generation Swedish-American.
The daily entries of Nil's journals from 50 years ago will give our family a greater connection to our past.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Tues, July 4, 1961

57°/84°
Up at 7.30. Left at 9.00 in the Volkswagon, Dick, Evelyn, Tillie and I went to Bristol and packed the car by the boatshop and walked over to “The Tide” where we sat down beside Archie & Ruth Peterson and Oscar and Lily Jacobson and watched the parade. Quite a mob there.
Nicest day we have had.
Looked over the boats. Got home at about 2.30. Stopped at Marcellos and had dinner.
Watched Ronnie set off some fireworks.